Standard poultry crate dimensions by species, plus how to request custom configurations from Elipacko.
Get a Quote from Elipacko →| Species | L×W×H (mm) | Interior Depth | Stack Height | Vent % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler (std) | 600×400×280 | 260mm | 4–6 high | 20–25% |
| Broiler (heavy) | 700×500×320 | 300mm | 4–5 high | 20–25% |
| Spent layer | 600×400×250 | 230mm | 5–6 high | 20–25% |
| Turkey | 800×600×400 | 380mm | 3–4 high | 20–25% |
| Duck | 650×450×280 | 260mm | 4–5 high | 20–30% |
| Quail/small bird | 500×350×200 | 185mm | 6–8 high | 25–30% |
Dimensions are for Elipacko standard configurations. Custom dimensions are available on container-load orders. If your integrator welfare certification specifies a dimension requirement, Elipacko can match it with custom tooling.
600×400×280mm L×W×H. Standard for 4–6 lb birds at 6–10 per crate across most US commercial integrators.
800×600×400mm for 20–40 lb birds, 2–4 per crate.
Yes. Custom dimensions on container-load orders. Custom tooling may apply.
280mm (broiler) to 400mm (turkey). Measured to top of crate.
Depends on crate size — broiler: approximately 400–600 units; turkey: approximately 200–300 units.
Polypropylene corrugated poultry shipping boxes represent the most significant upgrade available to procurement teams still running single-use cardboard. The material is waterproof, structurally consistent, forklift-compatible, and designed for 50-100 reuse cycles. For industries in poultry processing, meat packing, cold chain, the switch from cardboard to PP corrugated typically pays for itself within one production season.
This guide covers everything buyers need to know about sourcing, specifying, and getting maximum value from poultry shipping boxes: material specs, industry applications, import duty considerations, and how to evaluate suppliers in a market full of resellers moving low-quality imports.
The comparison between PP corrugated and cardboard isn't close in any environment where moisture, temperature variation, repeated use, or forklift handling is involved. Here's the breakdown:
| Property | PP Corrugated | Cardboard |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof | Fails rapidly |
| Reuse cycles | 50-100 | 1 |
| Forklift compatible | Yes (designed for it) | Limited, degrades fast |
| Cleanable | Fully washable | No |
| Food-grade options | FDA 21 CFR compliant | Limited |
| ISPM-15 required | No | No (but wood components do) |
Choosing the right poultry shipping boxes requires matching wall thickness, flute profile, and resin grade to your specific application. Key specifications: